BALDOR Electric’s Weaverville Plant in the US has not just implemented lean systems within the factory itself, but is spreading the Six Sigma methodology to its suppliers.
ACCORDING to Rockwell Automation, two factors can influence the success of a given maintenance strategy: people and equipment.
EMERSON Process Management and Beamex have entered into a strategic alliance which will offer integrated asset management and calibration to regulated industries.
MINING equipment manufacturer Bradken says the mining boom means its financial situation has improved, allowing it to spend more on upgrading facilities and adding on new machining capabilities.
REED Business will be launching five new industry-specific websites and e-newsletters in July, aimed at keeping manufacturers and industrial professionals at the cutting edge of news and developments relevant to their sectors.
POWER and automation technology group ABB has acquired Vectek Electronics, a New Zealand company.
WESTEK Electronics is distributing an electrical safety analyser which combines various tests and allows for automation of testing procedures.
TREOTHAM Automation has released in Australia the Igus push-pull force detection system (PPDS) to monitor conditions in large energy chain systems.
TREOTHAM Automation has released a range of PMA cable protectors which are said to prevent system malfunctions and breakdowns of machines, vehicles and installations.
ROCKWELL Automation has released a white paper which describes a drive design which can eliminate the use of isolation transformers in drill rig operations and platforms.